I have an 86 2.3 16v with a crappy motor. I have close to no compression in two cylinders and really low compression in another. I want to rebuild it, but i have no idea where to even start looking for parts. i did find bekkers.com but they only had the head and the weren't specific to if it were an 8 valve or a 16. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx
swerve

Sorry to hear about your poor 16V. I would try giving Pat at PGA Auto a call. Also, depending where you are, I know of a 16V parts car in LA. I think the engine is in decent shape.

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PAST MB's: 2006 E55 AMG | 1986 190E 2.3-16

before you condemn the engine, is it possible that the valves are too tight? they are adjustable using shims of varying thickness and may be too tight. i had one at my shop with the same problem, the valves were too tight, try a leak down test and see if it is valves that are leaking, if so remove or loosen the cams and see if the cylinders that are lowest are better. i would not recommend the valve adjust or the cam removal as a do it yourself, it can be very involved. Ray
mercedessd@cox.net

could you give me more info about that parts car in LA, I live in seattle, but in my mind its absolutley worth the drive. this is my dream car and I'll do whatever it takes.